The Eye

Front

What is the retina?

Back

The back of the eye that takes light and changes it to nerve signals.

Front

What is the function of the iris?

Back

The circular structure that surrounds the pupil and regulates the amount of light entering the eye.

Front

What is the sclera?

Back

The white part of the eye made of a tough material.

Front

What is the pupil?

Back

The black circle in the eye that allows light to enter.

Front

What is the role of the iris in the eye?

Back

The colorful part of the eye that controls the light going into the pupil.

Front

What is the cornea?

Back

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil.

Front

What is the optic nerve?

Back

The nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

Front

What is the lens of the eye?

Back

A transparent structure that helps to focus light onto the retina.

Front

What is the function of the aqueous humor?

Back

The clear fluid in the front part of the eye that helps maintain intraocular pressure.

Front

What is the vitreous humor?

Back

The gel-like substance that fills the space between the lens and the retina.